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Women’s Euro 2025: the nail tech behind England Lionesses’ winning manicures

By Rebecca Hitchon | 6 August 2025

Following the Women’s Euro 2025, Dzastina Jovaisaite – the pro behind nail looks for members of the triumphant England squad – shares about the ‘career highlight’ with Scratch… “I felt so privileged and couldn’t believe it when I received a message from Chloe Kelly about creating nail looks for some…

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Nail techs with psoriasis reveal what life is like with the skin condition

By Rebecca Hitchon | 5 August 2025

Psoriasis is a ‘condition that causes dry, scaly and sometimes itchy or sore patches on the skin,’ according to the NHS. Here, two nail techs share their experiences with psoriasis… “I suffer from seasonal psoriasis on my fingers and hands (mostly during autumn and winter) and psoriatic arthritis,” shares Fie…

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Do AI chatbots like ChatGPT have a place in the nail industry?

By Rebecca Hitchon | 31 July 2025

Disclaimer: this article is not written by a robot. But it does explore how language processing tools driven by artificial intelligence (AI) technology, or ‘chatbots’, are influencing the nail and beauty sector. As this technology integrates into our lives, many are wary of its place in society – and its…

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#TRENDINGTUESDAY Suzanne Edge, Sparkle Beauty

By Sophie Nutt | 3 December 2019

We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Suzanne Edge, of Sparkle Beauty, reveals icy blue and white designs have been popular with her clients recently. “This design is and will continue to get more popular on the run up to Christmas. Icy blues and whites are…

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MANI MONDAY: Cute Christmas

By Sophie Nutt | 2 December 2019

Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! It’s officially December, which means there is no holding back when it comes to festive nail designs. Laura Easby has stolen our hearts and fired up our festive feels with this super cute Christmas design featuring hand…

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WHAT I’M WEARING: Amber-Jane Parish, The Painted Lady Nails

By Sophie Nutt | 1 December 2019

We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Amber-Jane Parish, of The Painted Lady Nails, wears a winter giraffe nail look inspired by a fellow tech! “I created these nails using mainly liquid and powder. Firstly, I sculpted my clear base and then to create the ombré design…

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#TRENDINGTUESDAY Oksana Smirnova, Oksana Salon

By Sophie Nutt | 26 November 2019

We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Oksana Smirnova, of Oksana Salon, reveals dark metallic nail looks have been popular with her clients recently. “I think this nail design is very popular because it uses dark magical colours, everyone is tired of bright summer colours and,…

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Vampy winter nails: A how-to guide

By Metta Francis | 25 November 2019

Once it gets cold outside, many choose to retire their bright polishes in favour of darker, edgier winter nail colours. Gelish’s ‘Black Cherry Berry’ shade is ideal for clients embracing the change in season; the perfect combination of sexy and vampy. When paired with a smattering of glitzy Swarovski crystals…

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MANI MONDAY: Rainbow flames

By Sophie Nutt | 25 November 2019

Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! Will we ever get bored of flame nail designs? Probably not – and especially when they’re in the neon hues of the rainbow! Queen of flame nail art, Miss Betty Rose, knows exactly how to put a…

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